Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Yvon Godin

Yvon Godin (born May 12, 1955 in Bathurst, New Brunswick) is a Canadian politician.

Godin is currently a New Democratic Party MP in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Acadie—Bathurst since 1997. Godin is a former labour representative. He is the current Whip of the NDP caucus, and is the NDP critic of Official Languages, Employment Insurance, Intergovernmental Affairs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

In 2003, he supported Bill Blaikie's campaign to lead the NDP.

There were rumours that Godin may resign his seat in the Canadian House of Commons to run for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of New Brunswick however he announced in the winter of 2005 he would not be a candidate.

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Godin, Yvon - MP for Acadie-Bathurst (New Brunswick) and NDP Critic on Employment Insurance, Official Languages and Small and Medium Businesses. He is also the NDP Whip. -- http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/senmemb/house/members/MemberDetails.asp?Language=E&Parl=38&Ses=1&PersonId=102&OrgCId=15&Sect=hoccur Regional: North America: Canada: Government: Parliament: House of Commons: NDP Caucus (1)

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